CNC Machining
Gain experience in set-up procedures and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
Students will learn:
- Basic machine shop skills
- Use of precision measurement equipment,
- Blueprint reading
- shop math calculations
- On-the-job set-ups
- G-code programming and part production on the CNC mill and lathe
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify to apply for CNC programmer position openings.
Dates: 9/6/2023 -
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday (159 hours)
Cost: $2,614 (includes textbook and WorkKeys assessments)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center /Thompson M-TEC Main Campus
Program Courses Include:
Basic Machine Shop
Dates: 9/6/2023 to 11/20/2023
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 -- 8:30 PM
Cost: $1,554 (includes textbook)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center
Dates: 1/8/2024 to 3/25/2024
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 -- 8:30 PM
Cost: $1,554 (includes textbook)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center
Description:
Acquire hands-on experience in the operation of tool room equipment found in many manufacturing environments such as milling machines, lathes, and drill presses.
Students will also learn about:
- Precision measurement equipment
- Blueprint reading, shop mathematics
- Properties of metals
- Formulas and setups
Offers articulated college credit.
CNC G-Code Programming
Dates: Spring 2023: 4/17/2023 - 6/7/2023
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 -- 8:00 PM
Cost: $1,206 (includes textbook)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center
Prerequisite: Basic Machine Shop or test out at M-TEC.
Passing score in free Computers in Manufacturing Assessment at M-TEC.
Description:
Attain a fundamental understanding of set-up, operation, and programming procedures of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
Students learn how to program and produce a part on the CNC mill and CNC lathe from a part print using G-Code programming and conversational programming.
Students who successfully complete the class may qualify to apply for entry CNC operator and CNC programmer positions.
Offers articulated college credit.